COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT WINTER 2020 PASSI N &Purpose Census 2020: What’s at Stake FROM THE PRESIDENT nspiring philanthropy is at the heart and the Ruth Mott Foundation for grants of our work. We take great pride in that support Census work.. Ibringing people together in a way that drives community investment and Our new strategic plan was adopted by the catalyzes the community’s spirit. We board in October, and our staff is beginning do this for the common good and in a to lean into the future of our work. We way that ensures all people are given an will build on our work on the water crisis, opportunity to thrive. and continue literacy initiatives and community development needs of Flint We are leading in a time when neighborhoods. The five-year plan will the challenges are large – and the accelerate an equitable and sustainable opportunities to make a profound impact improvement in the quality of life for all are even greater. Census 2020 is one Genesee County residents. example where we are partnering with nonprofit organizations to ensure a There is no question that we have a lot complete count for Flint and Genesee of work ahead of us, but we have many County. We’re keying our efforts on those opportunities to advance. We are poised hardest to count including communities of for accelerated growth while instilling a color, immigrants and young children. culture of innovation and a commitment to excellence. I hope you will embrace our Throughout the year we’ve met monthly vision of a vibrant and equitable Genesee with nonprofit organizations to break County where everyone can thrive. through the barriers of trust and learn more about what’s at stake for the Census. A grant program was developed, funding decisions were made by a volunteer committee, and we’ve advised $300,000 in grants to local nonprofits. We are grateful Isaiah M. Oliver to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation President and CEO CONNECT WITH US GIFTS GRANTS CONNECT CALL A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER CALL A PROGRAM OFFICER CALL 810-767-8270 810-767-8270 810-767-8270 EMAIL [email protected] GIVE ONLINE AT CFGF.ORG GRANT DEADLINES: LOG ON CFGF.ORG MAIL A GIFT DIRECTLY TO CFGF FEBRUARY 1, 2020 MARCH 1, 2020 VISIT US IN DOWNTOWN FLINT JUNE 1, 2020 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN OUR VISION A vibrant and equitable Genesee County where everyone can thrive. OUR MISSION The Community Foundation of Greater Flint partners and leads by influencing and connecting generosity to Genesee County needs. For Good. For Ever. For Everyone. STRATEGIC PLAN Our strategic planning process began a year ago with senior staff and board members devoting their time and talent to the process. Serving on the core planning committee were Leanne Panduren, chair, Brett Hunkins, Timothy Knecht, Isaiah Oliver, Sue Peters, Mark Piper, Lawrence Reynolds, Manal Saab, Sherri Stephens, Shannon White, George Wilkinson and Cathy Zell. The team reviewed data from over 30 interviews with grantee partners, business leaders, donors and community leaders, among others. These gifts of time, talent and treasure are core to the mission of CFGF, activating the community’s generosity to make life better now and for generations to come. IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS WE WILL: RESPOND TO THE WATER STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY CRISIS AND THE community’S NEED OF EDUCATION FROM PRE-K THROUGH POST- FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER SECONDARY ENROLLMENT AND COMPLETION ADDRESS DEMAND TO EXPAND PLACE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INTO AREAS OF COMMUNITY AND SQUARELY AT THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPACT INVESTMENT STRATEGY PASSION & PURPOSE: WINTER 2019 1 CENSUS 2020: WHAT’S AT STAKE n March 2020, every household in Genesee County will funding in question amounts to about $142 million for receive an invitation to complete a Census 2020 form. critical services and programs. This translates to IForms are filled out by household, and everyone needs $1,800 per person, per year, for every person not counted. to be counted, including children. You can complete the Many of these funding areas are particularly relevant in Census by internet, phone or mail. And that avoids a Census Flint, including early childhood education (HeadStart); enumerator from knocking on your door! access to healthy food and nutrition (SNAP and school Being undercounted deprives Flint of equal political lunches); and access to a medical home (WIC, S-Chip and representation and private and public resources. Those with Medicaid). the most to lose from an undercount are the hardest to count, Serving as a Census Hub for 2020, the Community Foundation including communities of color, immigrants, young children, is mobilizing nonprofits in get out the count efforts, awarding the homeless, and those traditionally served by nonprofits. and managing mini-grants to local nonprofits, and serving as Based on a recent study from George Washington University, a key campaign messenger. and based on the population of Flint, the amount of annual DELORIS FLYNN, REPRESENTS FAITH-BaseD COMMUNITIES “The Census is important to the community I represent because it empowers the local economy through the distribution of state and federal resources. The funding is critical to the schools, hospitals, nonprofits and other businesses. You matter! Stand up and be counted!” BRETT SMITH, REPRESENTS PEOPLE WITH Disabilities “Census data can directly impact the amount of services and supports available for people with disabilities to live independently. We are integrating Census information into every contact we have with our customers. A computer lab will be open to the community as a resource for individuals to complete the Census.” JIM RICHARDSON, REPRESENTS FLINT neighborhooDS “We need a full and accurate count to assure our community receives its fair share. At lot of federal decisions are made based on the size of our community such as representation and resource allocation. I’m doing everything I can to encourage completing the Census.” AURORA SAUCEDA, REPRESENTS THE LatinX commUNITY “The Latinx community is the fastest growing minority group in the nation and thus, must reflect accordingly if we want to be represented. Every person undercounted will equal loss of revenue for the next 10 years. Be counted!” 2 COMMUNITY FOUNDatioN OF GREatER FLINT CENSUS 2020: WHAT’S AT STAKE Spotlight on GIVING LEGACY SOCIETY INDUCTEES The Art of Philanthropy – an annual celebration of time, talent and treasure – honors those who contribute to the success of the Community Foundation. Held at Factory One in downtown Flint, we enjoyed an evening of music, food and art with those who believe that giving through the Community Foundation is smart philanthropy. During the evening we recognized new members of our Legacy Society, which acknowledges donors who have named the Community Foundation in their estate plan. Members’ gifts create a permanent legacy and will continue to do good, forever. Ja’NEL AND PHAEJARE JAMERSON When Ja’Nel and Phae Jamerson updated their estate plan to join the Community Foundation’s 30 Philanthropists in Their Thirties group, they thought about the differences they would like to make in the community. Ja’Nel’s passion is education and Phae’s is health care. They’re splitting their legacy gift between the Dr. J. Merrill and Edith Prunty Spencer Education Fund and the Arthur L. Tuuri Health Fund. CAROL KIRKEY-MILLER Carol Miller wants her son, Hunter, to be remembered as a fun loving young man who was concerned about those around him and had a zest for life. The Hunter Miller Memorial Fund, established in 2018, will provide resources for programs in the Davison area focused on basic human needs, literacy, mental health and science. Carol’s legacy gift will be directed to this Fund. SHELLEY SPIVACK When Shelley Spivack was revising her estate plan, she thought about the various charities she supports. Then she asked herself, “which one best reflects my life’s work?” Shelley has committed her legacy gift to the Flint Women and Girls Fund which embodies her life’s goals and aspirations MARLENE WILSON Marlene and her late husband, Gordon, have given back generously to the community of Clio. We thank Marlene for leaving a planned gift in her will that will benefit the Clio community for good, forever. PASSION & PURPOSE: WINTER 2019 3 GRANTMAKING FOR IMPACT: 201 NONPROFITS AWARDED GRANTS Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) awarded $3,593,716 million in grants to 201 nonprofit programs in the second and third quarter 2019. Grants were made to nonprofits serving Genesee County in a variety of sectors including health, education, human services, arts and culture, and youth development. Local nonprofits also received grants and distributions from advised and designated funds held at CFGF. The next grant deadline is February 1, 2020. Learn more at www.cfgf.org. Adams Avenue Block Club Clio Area Fire Authority Flint Classroom Support Fund Adopt A Pet, Inc. Clio Area Schools Flint Community Schools Alzheimers Support Network Clio Cast and Crew, Inc. Flint Cultural Center Corporation American Arab Heritage Council Clio Center for the Arts Flint Diaper Bank, Inc. American Federation of State, County & Colin J. Dembo Memorial Foundation Flint Fresh Municipal Employees Chapter 07 College Cultural Neighborhood Association Flint Institute of Arts Argentine Township Communities First, Inc. Flint Institute of Music Argentine Township Police Department Congregation Beth Israel Flint Jackson Park Youth League Asbury Community Development CORD USA Flint Jewish Federation Corporation Court Street Village Non-Profit Housing Flint Power Squadron Ballenger Square Community Association Corporation Flint Public Art Project Bay View Association Crim Fitness Foundation, Inc. Flint Public Library Beecher Community Neighborhood Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County Flint Science Fair, Inc. Association Crossover Downtown Outreach Ministry Flushing Christian Outreach Center Bendle Public Schools Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Metropolitan Flushing Community Schools Bharatiya Temple of Flint Detroit Chapter Flushing Firefighters Association Inc.